Valais's 4000m peaks
The Monte Rosa massif in the Valais regroups the greatest number of 4000m peaks in the Alps.
Itinerary
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Day 1 Climb to the Täsch refuge
After meeting early in the morning in Täsch, we start climbing on the itinerary leading us through the woods to the mountain pastures of Ottavan, then to Täschhütte at 2701m altitude.
Positive difference in altitude : around 1200m | Accommodation : Täsch refuge
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Day 2 Alphubel ascent (4206m)
When climbing the valley overcoming Täschhütte, we take the North bank of the Alphubelgletscher glacier, leading us slowly to the Alphubeljoch pass. We then branch off left in direction to the Alphubel summit at 4206m high. We then join the Feegletscher slopes to take bend after bend until we reach the Längflue refuge (2870m), or even to Saas Fee depending the chosen option.
Positive difference in altitude : around 1500m | Negative difference in altitude : around 1350m ou 2400m | Altitude Max : 4206m | Accommodation : Längflue refuge or a lodge in Saas Fee
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Day 3 Allalinhorn ascend (4027m)
If we finished our day yesterday in Saas Fee, we'll then take cable car to Fleskinn this morning (optional : possibility to climb up to Mittel Allalin, but not included in the trip). If we've slept in Längflue, we get our skis back on to climb up along the Feegletscher. from Mittel Allalin, we climb up the Northeast ridge of Allalinhorn until we reach Feejoch. From there, we follow the West rounded ridge. The slope straightens up and we'll finally reach the summit : the Allalinhorn, at 4027m !
Accommodation : Britannia refuge
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Day 4 Stralhorn ascent (4190m)
Starting from the refuge, we descend on the left bank of Hohlaubgletscher in order to cross its lower plateau, allowing us to join the left bank of Allalingletscher. We then climb back up this bank tuntil we reach Adlerpass. From there, we follow the ridge leading us to the highest plateau and then to the Stralhorn summit at 4109m, with a splendid view on the Monte Rosa massif. After enjoying the delightful panorama, we get back to the Britannia refuge.
Positive difference in altitude : around 1350m | Negative difference in altitude : around 1350m | Altitude Max : 4190m | Accommodation : Britannia refuge
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Day 5 Rimpfischhorn ascent (4001m)
From the refuge, we join the Allalin pass followed by a crossing, allowing us to reach the East side of Rimpfischhorn and then the summit at 4001m (our last 4000m peak). We'll gently descend to Otaffe from where we will be transferred to Täsch
Positive difference in altitude : Around 1200m | Negative difference in altitude : Around 2000m | Altitude Max : 4001m
Dates & prices
International departures:
No departure for now
Trip code: SRVAL
Included
- A deposit of 30% of the trip’s price will be needed during the booking, the whole price must be paid at least 30 days before departure.
- The technical organization of the stay
- Mountaineering with high-mountain guides
- Collective equipment provided (ropes)
- Half-board accommodation in refuges, cottages and lodges
- Lunch picnics
- Safety equipment : avalanche transceiver (batteries non provided), probe, shovel
Not included
- Individual equipment : harness, crampons, ice axe, helmet
- Ski-touring equipment : shoes, skis, skins, knifes, poles
- Batteries for the avalanche transceiver (4 batteries LR03 AAA)
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Snacks (cereal bars, dried fruits, chocolate bars, etc...) at your own convenience
- Transfers to the meeting and dispersion points
- Insurance / assistance : research fees and helicopter rescue, hospitalisation and repatriation mandatory
International flights
Terms and conditions
Subscription
Invoice procedure
Cancellation policy
- More than 30 days before departure, you will be charged for the amount of 50€
- From 30 to 21 days before departure, you will be charged for the amount of the deposit (30% of the trip’s price)
- From 20 to 14 days before departure, you will be charged for 50% of the trip’s price
- From 13 to 7 days before departure, you will be charged for 75% of the trip’s priceLess than 7 days before departure, you will be charged for the whole trip’s price
- Airline fixed costs: plane tickets are bought in advance to avoid too high airline prices, however they are non refundable in case of cancellation or plan changes. In that case, the charges above apply to the price of your trip without the plane ticket’s price
- Ground fixed costs: you will be charged for the fees that were paid early
- Insurance fees: Insurance fees will not be refunded if you have subscribed to a multi-risk or cancellation insurance. The specific conditions will be written on your subscription confirmationIf you have no choice but to cancel your trip before departure, you must inform Montagne Expeditions and your insurance provider with a written statement as soon as possible, you will get a receipt.
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Practical info
Staff
Food
- Lunch picnics
- Diners : meals prepared by shelter keepers
- Take some race food according to your own tastes (cereals bars, chocolate bars, dry fruits,…).
- Water is not for free in refuges (from 5 to 8 euros one bottle). We advise you to bring some water purification tablets (Aquatabs or Micropur) in order to drink tap water.
- Personal drinks are not included in the trip's price
- Bring cash for coffees, fruit juices, coke or beers during breaks… Shelters usually don’t accept bank card payments and Euros.
Accommodation
- Every refuges of this itinerary are comfortable and warm. Dormitories are equipped with blankets for the night (plan to bring your personal bed sheet for hygiene reasons).
- Slippers are at your disposal : no need to bring trainers.
- We advise you to bring protection against noise (ear plugs).
- A few electrical plugs are available in refuges, but plan to bring an external battery to charge your camera and switch off your phone during the day.
Transportation
Budget & exchange
Tips
Supplied equipment
- The group equipment (ropes, carabineers) is provided
- Slippers and blankets are available at the lodges and refuges : plan to bring your own bed sheet
- Individual safety equipment (beacon, probe and shovel) : thank you for letting us know if you have your own
Vital equipment
- 1 pair of ski touring skis, light and with adapted fixations as well as a break or safety strips, and sharpened
- 1 pair of ski touring shoes with VIBRAM soles
- 1 pair of adhesive seals skin adapted to your skis
- Knifes adapted to fixations
- Poles with large disks
- Safety equipment : beacon, probe and shovel
- crampons with "Antibott" system
- Ice axe
- Harness and carabineers
- Survival blanket
- 1 headlamp with extra batteries and bulb
- Pocket knife
- Thermos
Material
- Windstopper bonnet
- Hat or cap
- Neck scarf
- Sunscreen (high protection) for skin and lips
- Sunglasses for glacier category 4 + ski goggles
- 2 technical breathable long sleeve underwear type "Carline" (no coton which dries too slowly)
- 1 technical and breathable shirt to put under your jumper
- 1 thick fleece jacket
- 1 fuzz jacket
- 1 wind stopper and waterproof jacket type Goretex
- 1 pair of wind stopper mittens (fleece or wool)
- 1 pair of undergloves
- 1 technical and breathable pair of tights type "Carline"
- 1 pair of comfortable mountain trousers
- 1 pair of wind stopper and waterproof trousers type Goretex
- 2 pairs of socks : 1 thin and 1 thick
- 1 bed sheet for refuges
- 1 small toiletry bag with 1 fast drying towel
- Cream for sunburns (Biafine)
- Biodegradable toilet paper
- 1 or 2 100L plastic bags and an overbag to protect your belongings and your bag
- 1 waterproof pouch in which you will put your identity paper, your phone, your money and your insurance/assistance contract with all of your emergency numbers
Luggage
- A comfortable alpinism 40L backpack with straps for your skis
- A second bag which will stay at the hotel with your replacement items
Medicine
- Personal medicine
- Pain reliever (preferably paracetamol)
- Double skin
- Elastoplast
- Local disinfectant
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antispasmodic
- Anti-diarrheal
- Anti-vomiting
- Intestinal antiseptic
- Eyewash
- Light sleeping pills
- Earplugs
- Broad spectrum antibiotic
- Vitamins C
Passport
Visa
- Up to 90 days visit in Switzerland : citizens from most countries do not need a visa to visit Switzerland.
- Over 90 days visit in Switzerland : non-EU or non-EFTA citizens must have a visa to visit Switzerland over 90 days.
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Health information & recommendations
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Sustainable tourism
- Most of our accommodations are run by locals, thus ensuring that the largest part of the revenue generated through your trip will stay within the region.
- France is known for its exquisite cuisine. The art of cooking and the joy of eating are part of everyday life. Each region has its particular foods and flavors which we would like you to explore and appreciate.
- Water is a precious and rare good. Our team and those travelling with us are thus advised to use it with consideration and avoid excessive water use where possible.
- Please try to recycle your waste whenever possible, even though recycling may not be a well-known concept in all areas.
- Be cautious and respectful when hiking. Make sure to wear suitable footwear and avoid picking flowers, moving stones or lighting fires.